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Look: Dazzling display of fireworks ushers in New Year in UAE

Residents, visitors in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and RAK gather for an evening of spectacle

Last updated: August 20, 2024 | 14:15

Compiled by Nathaniel Lacsina, Senior Web Editor

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People watch fireworks at Burj Khalifah on New years eve to welcome 2021.

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Fireworks at the Jumeirah public beach next to the Burj Al Arab waiting for the midnight new year fireworks.

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Shajrah sky is lit up with spectacular New Year 2021 fireworks at Al Majaz Waterfront on Buheirah Corniche.

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New Year's Eve fireworks erupt over Ras Al Khaimah, one of the world's largest fireworks shows

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View of Burj Khalifa.

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Visitors at the Sheikh Zayed Heritage Festival in Abu Dhabi.

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Visitors at the Sheikh Zayed Heritage Festival in Abu Dhabi.

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Motorists heading towards Buheirah Corniche in Sharjah to watch New Year 2021 fireworks at Al Majaz Waterfront.

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Singapore flag on Burj Khalifa

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The Philippine flag on the Burj Khalifa

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The Chinese flag on Burj Khalifa

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Global Village fireworks.

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Visitors at Global Village.

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People came early to get the best seats at Dubai Mall Promenade to watch Burj Khalifa fireworks.

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People came early to get the best seats at Dubai Mall Promenade to watch Burj Khalifa fireworks.

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People came early to get the best seats at Dubai Mall Promenade to watch Burj Khalifa fireworks. 31th December 2020.

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Families having fun at the Jumeirah public beach next to the Burj Al Arab waiting for the midnight new year fireworks.

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Sharjah police implementing safety measures in Khorfakkan

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People arrive at Global Village to welcome New Year 2021

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People start to arrive at the Sheikh Zayed Heritage Festival in Abu Dhabi to enjoy the New Year fireworks and celebrations.

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People at Global Village to welcome New Year 2021.

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People start to arrive at the Sheikh Zayed Heritage Festival in Abu Dhabi to enjoy the New Year fireworks and celebrations.

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People Dubai Mall to witness fireworks in Burj Khalifah on New Years Eve to welcome 2021.

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People at Downtown area in Dubai to witness fireworks in Burj Khalifah on New Years Eve.

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People starting slowly to take over the Jumeirah public beach next to the Burj Al Arab for the midnight new year fireworks.

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Crowds starting to form in Dubai Mall.

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Securities walk towards Dubai Mall to take their positions

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Safety measures stickers installed at Downtown in Dubai.

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Families enjoy the weather at Sharjah Buhairah Corniche in Sharjah.

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Families enjoy the weather at Sharjah Buhairah Corniche in Sharjah.

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